Heart of Gold

Hand carved wooden anatomical human heart. The garnets and hematites represent the blood pumped by the heart. The silver rings connect the different components of the necklace. The freshwater pearls represent purity in connection with nature. The strip of antique lace serves as a link and inheritance from the past. I like to construct pieces by imbuing their components with symbolic meaning: protection, amulet, reminder or expression of a feeling. In this piece, I have combined precious and non-precious materials creating a unity and elevating those that traditionally lack value. The heart, which is the central axis of the piece, is made of wood but is endowed with value by everything it represents: how it was collected, carved, the dedication invested in its creation... It represents the choice to value what truly makes us happy, regardless of the environment, to identify it, care for it, protect it, and cultivate it, while remaining true to ourselves.